Description
Spicy chili crisp mazemen brings Japanese noodle magic to your kitchen with bold, fiery flavors. Slick ramen noodles dance under a crispy, numbing sauce that promises quick comfort and culinary excitement for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 2 servings fresh ramen noodles or wheat noodles
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame oil
Protein:
- 1/2 lb (227 g) ground pork
- 2 eggs
Chili Crisp and Seasoning:
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) chili crisp
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
Garnish:
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame seeds
- 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking chili crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, white pepper, and minced garlic in a small bowl until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground pork, breaking it into small crumbles until fully browned and crispy, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- In a separate pan, fry eggs sunny-side up or to your preferred doneness, ensuring yolks remain slightly runny.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, typically 3-4 minutes in boiling water, then drain and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Transfer noodles to serving bowls and generously drizzle the prepared chili crisp sauce over them.
- Top noodles with crispy ground pork, carefully placed fried eggs, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and delicate nori strips for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while noodles and eggs are hot, allowing diners to mix all components together before enjoying.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of chili crisp to customize heat levels and flavor profiles, exploring brands like Lao Gan Ma or homemade versions.
- Swap ground pork with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or tempeh for vegetarian and vegan dietary needs, maintaining similar crispy texture.
- Toast sesame seeds carefully to enhance their nutty flavor, watching closely to prevent burning and ensuring a golden-brown color.
- Use fresh, high-quality eggs from local farms for the most vibrant and rich-tasting sunny-side-up eggs, which elevate the overall dish experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 817
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 37 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 218 mg